On Campus: UB EMOJI

UB Emoji

A look back on our recent past with a smile, a wink or a whatevs

Illustrations by Julia Heffernan

Tweet our bull

Emoji madness and March Madness collided this year, when The
Washington Post created a cheeky collection of college mascot icons (some pictured
above) as a free download during the NCAA tournament. From
warriors to boilermakers, bulls to badgers, each mascot got a cute
mug to text around. Not that we’re biased, but we thought
Victor was particularly adorable.

Recycle that robe

For the sixth year, UB graduation robes will make more than just
a fashion statement (ahem)—they’ll make good potting
soil, too. Commencement-wear has gone green, with
compostable packaging and fabrics made from renewable fibers. While
a few students grumble about the cost of a “throwaway”
robe (prices range from $83 to $94), officials are pleased to offer
a new way to reduce waste. UB’s composting bin must turn a
bright blue this time of year.

Smarty pants

Finally, clean socks are just a click away. Using a
Star-Trekian-sounding app called CBORD, UB students can reserve a
washer or dryer in the Fargo and Wilkeson quads. Students log in
with a special ID on their smartphone or computer, and can check
the status of each machine in the building. While certainly more
efficient, the new system may sadly portend an end to the age-old
tradition of flirting while waiting for clothes to dry.

Gone batty

Seems the North Campus may have a bat problem. This spring,
University Police responded to several calls about bats
infiltrating campus spaces. An exterminator was dispatched to
remove one seen in O’Brian Hall. As for one spotted in Porter
Quad, the report said, “Residents were advised to call UPD
should it come out from the radiator.” We’re guessing
students steered clear of the radiator.

Regarding "Gone batty" [Summer 2015], bats occasionally enter
human space, but they mean no harm. I hope that the
"exterminator" called to remove one in O'Brien Hall was actually a
licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator who carefully and
humanely removed the bat and released it outside. Our
nation's bats have been suffering devastating losses from White
Nose Syndrome, and without bats, our agriculture would
collapse. Next time you see a bat, appreciate the beauty of
our only flying mammal and please help it to thrive

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